Dennis Kepler of the Minnesota DNR discusses how forests have changed in 40 years and how LIDAR, a type of remote imaging using lasers, is used to study forests.

Local Forest History: What can lasers tell us about our forests?

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate.

Science

Life Sciences

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 30, 2024.

Phenology report: An eaglet makes its first appearance near Latimer’s house

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

Phenology Talkbacks: Students ask how to make windows safe for birds

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 23, 2024.

Phenology Report: How ants transplant plants and plants fatten ants

Phenology Talkbacks: Cooper’s Hawk devours robin in front of elementary students

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Local Forest History: What can lasers tell us about our forests?

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